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The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-7-1) will try to break a six-game losing streak when they face the Anaheim Ducks (4-4-1) at home on Thursday, October 31 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.
Penguins vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Penguins 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-189)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have a 3-7-1 record overall, with a 1-1-2 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they lost.
- Pittsburgh has lost the only game this season when it scored two goals.
- The Penguins have scored more than two goals seven times, and are 3-3-1 in those games (to register seven points).
- In the five games when Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 1-3-1 to register three points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 2-1-1 (five points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 1-6-0 (two points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have posted a record of 1-1-2 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 4-4-1.
- Anaheim has earned three points (1-1-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Ducks registered only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Ducks have earned seven points in their four games with at least three goals scored.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Ducks finished 1-3-1 in those matchups (three points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 3.00 | Goals Scored | 2.33 | 30th |
| 32nd | 4.27 | Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 6th |
| 11th | 30.9 | Shots | 27.0 | 26th |
| 32nd | 35.5 | Shots Allowed | 34.8 | 31st |
| 12th | 22.58% | Power Play % | 13.79% | 27th |
| 7th | 84.85% | Penalty Kill % | 75.00% | 22nd |
Penguins vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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